These products were developed for architects and designers looking to develop exceptional environments with high performance when it comes to hygiene, cleanliness, safety and ease of maintenance; like for example hotels, restaurants, healthcare, kitchens, bathrooms, wellness centers, spas, gyms, shopping malls, and all public and private space buildings. It will help the industry pre and post Covid-19 as people seek spaces designed with maximum cleanliness and safety in mind.

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Antimicrobial tile collections from Creative Materials Corporation contain Microban® Antimicrobial Technology. The addition of Microban® built in technology featuring silver provides a continuous level of protection from the growth of common microbes.

To substantiate the antimicrobial claims, Microban® uses both Microban’s own expert internal microbiology laboratory for testing as well as external independent laboratories which are highly specialized at carrying out the ISO 22196 or ASTM E3031-15 test, such as IMSL in the UK and Artest in Italy. Tested organisms include Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia*. IMSL (Industrial Microbiological Services Limited) is a British testing and consultancy service specializing in the microbiology of industrial processes and products. They provide support for a wide range of industries from paints, adhesives, polymer dispersions to plastics, paper and textiles as well as testing disinfectants. IMSL is capable of carrying out testing and validation of antimicrobial treated articles and disinfectants. In addition they can provide efficacy data to assist in product registrations and specific claims. To substantiate the antimicrobial claims, Microban® uses both Microban’s own expert internal microbiology laboratory for testing as well as external independent laboratories which are highly specialized at carrying out the ISO 22196 or ASTM E3031-15 test, such as IMSL in the UK and Artest in Italy. Tested organisms include Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia*. IMSL (Industrial Microbiological Services Limited) is a British testing and consultancy service specializing in the microbiology of industrial processes and products. They provide support for a wide range of industries from paints, adhesives, polymer dispersions to plastics, paper and textiles as well as testing disinfectants. IMSL is capable of carrying out testing and validation of antimicrobial treated articles and disinfectants. In addition they can provide efficacy data to assist in product registrations and specific claims. ARTEST provides testing and consulting services in the food, environmental and non-food areas. They test the products in laboratories specialized in molecular biology and organoleptic analysis, that aid customers in quality control activities, in the development of new products, packaging and in the monitoring of production processes. Artest’s mission is focused on high quality services and accurate results.The laboratory works in accord with ‘General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories ISO/IEC 17025:2005’ (Accredit registration number 0284 – tests list on the website) with Italian and foreign customers. In particular within the non-food area, Artest can test the product’s capability of suppressing the growth of microbes in fixed conditions. The testing methods are applied with plastics, coating materials, ceramics, natural and artificial leather, stainless steel and rubber. Ceramics are tested according to the requirements of ISO 22196:2011 or ASTM E3031-15 or ISO 27447:2009 - Film adhesion method. *Due to EPA regulatory restrictions, claims against specific bacterial strains cannot be used in the USA. *Due to EPA regulatory restrictions, claims against specific bacterial strains cannot be used in the USA.

Standard ceramic tile care and maintenance can be used with these product. Integrated antimicrobial technology does not replace cleaning practices, but rather complements existing routines and adds a level of protection between cleanings, 24 hours a day, for the lifetime of the product. https://www.creativematerialscorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Creative-Materials-Care-Maintenance-Guide.pdf

Yes, ceramic tile can be cleaned with non-toxic cleaners.

The multi-modal action of antimicrobial technology means bacteria struggle to survive when they interact with a treated product. Microban® has been proven effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant MRSA, E. coli and VRE. Ceramic tile products containing Microban® are extremely durable and can be cleaned with a wide variety of cleaners.

Yes. Microban antimicrobial treatments are built into products during the manufacturing process. When microbes come into contact with a product surface, Microban antimicrobial protection penetrates the cell wall of the microorganism and disrupts the cell, making the microorganism unable to grow and reproduce.

Tile is made of naturally occurring materials and is a healthy choice for indoor air quality because it has no volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Tile also offers an extremely long life-cycle and is one of the most durable flooring products on the market. Most tile factories are “closed loop" which means they reuse water and materials, sending minimal waste to landfills and waste water to treatment facilities. Tile is inhospitable to dust mites, mold, germs, and bacteria, and is easily cleaned with just warm water, meaning harmful chemicals are not needed.

Recyclability/reusability/disposability a factor in ceramic tile product design. Most tile factories are “closed loop" which means they reuse water and materials, sending minimal waste to landfills and waste water to treatment facilities. Several of our Microban® products contain up to 40% pre-consumer recycled material.

Yes. Our primary manufacturing partners have up to date Environmental Management Systems in place. One such partner states: our production site has been built in accordance with the highest international standards of environmental protection. The constant attention to energy efficiency, recycling and re-use of various materials and the reduction of the impact on the environment is evident as the company has been awarded some of the most respected environmental certifications.

Tile is made of naturally occurring materials and is an inherently healthy choice for green building practices. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), with regard to LEED credit for tile, states: Mineral-based finish flooring products such as tile, masonry, terrazzo, and cut stone without integral organic-based coatings and sealants and unfinished/untreated solid wood flooring qualify for credit without any IAQ testing requirements. As such, the vast majority tile products are suitable for general green building practices. Several of our Microban® products have EPDs, HPDs, and recycled content documentation available.

Creative Materials is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. Creative Materials' diversity initiatives are applicable—but not limited—to our practices and policies on recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; social and recreational programs; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a work environment built on the premise of gender and diversity equity.